How far is Henry Fork, VA from Newport News, VA?

The driving distance from Henry Fork, VA to Newport News, VA is about 237 miles (381.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
237 mi
04h 19m
Flight
187.75 mi
302.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.75 mi
Kilometers
302.16 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237 mi
Kilometers
381.42 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Sat, Nov 7, 11:42 AM EST
Return by in Henry Fork
Sat, Nov 7, 4:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henry Fork
2026-11-07T07:23
Arrive Newport News
Sat, Nov 7, 11:42 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henry Fork
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cumberland
VA

Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States

From Henry Fork
121.5 mi
02h 09m
To Newport News
115.5 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Henry Fork and Newport News.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henry Fork and Newport News.

  1. 1

    Start on Bowles Drive

    39 m · 12 sec · Bowles Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Doe Run Road

    614 ft · 14 sec · Doe Run Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    662 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Virgil H Goode Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Virgil H Goode Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 40: Rocky Mount, Gretna

    781 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Muse Field Road

    157 m · 11 sec · Muse Field Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Franklin Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Franklin Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Booker T Washington Highway

    17 m · 1 sec · Booker T Washington Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Booker T Washington Highway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Booker T Washington Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Halesford Bridge

    1037 ft · 20 sec · Halesford Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Moneta Road

    15.9 mi · 23 min · Moneta Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Burks Hill Road

    2960 ft · 1 min · Burks Hill Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward US 460 East, VA 122 North

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Lynchburg Highway

    28.8 mi · 37 min · Lynchburg Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

    879 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Midlothian Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Powhite Parkway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

    1735 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

    930 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1489 ft · 23 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henry Fork and Newport News.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
67.7 mi · 29%
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 15%
Lynchburg Highway
28.8 mi · 12%
Moneta Road
15.9 mi · 7%
US 460 East
14.1 mi · 6%
Powhite Parkway
12.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
02h 09m from Henry Fork
Leave By
8:22 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henry Fork and Partly Cloudy near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henry Fork to Newport News?

The road trip is about 237 miles (381.4 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Henry Fork and 115.5 miles from Newport News.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.75 one way or $65.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henry Fork and Partly Cloudy near Newport News.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henry Fork and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 187.75 mi (302.16 km).

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#1 Henry Fork

Henry Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9662500, -79.8703100
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowles Drive (-79.870152, 36.966325)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.66 L · about $32.75
Round trip
$65.49
16.72 gal · 63.32 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $32.75 $65.49
Mid-grade $4.41 $36.90 $73.80
Premium $4.82 $40.30 $80.61
Diesel $6.20 $51.80 $103.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Henry Fork and Newport News. The current time is 07:23:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.